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Looking for some ambitious, ball-in-hand rugby? Super Rugby Aupiki is back

Can anyone beat the Blues women this year? A Black Ferns-loaded squad looks formidable again but Chiefs Manawa and the south's Matatū have high ambitions

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Jo Yapp named head coach for historic first women’s British & Irish Lions tour

Jo Yapp, the former England captain and Wallaroos coach, has been named the head coach for the first women’s British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

British and Irish Lions appoint Jo Yapp as head coach for inaugural women’s tour

The former England captain will lead the Lions to New Zealand in 2027

The Independent UK

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Ruby Tui: ‘I’m going for France – the game needs someone to stop England’

New Zealand back turned TV presenter tells Sarah Rendell why she believes France can end the Red Roses’ 37-game winning streak in Bordeaux on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

NZ's clinical Black Ferns hand Wallaroos a wooden spoon

The Wallaroos have had to cop a third Pacific Four Series wooden spoon in five years following a 30th straight loss to New Zealand's Black Ferns.

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Final heartbreak for Aussies in US sevens decider

The Black Ferns have scored three late tries to steal a dramatic 22-21 win over Australia to take out the World Rugby Sevens Series event in New Jersey.

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Fixtures and schedule confirmed for first women’s British and Irish Lions tour

The Lions will take on the Black Ferns in a three-Test series in 2027

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The Springboks, Red Roses and Louis Bielle-Biarrey: The 2025 Rugby Union Awards

With the rugby year at an end, we hand out our gongs after a busy 12 months on and off the field

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup ‘heartbreak’ but then ‘a cool feeling’: New Zealand duo Liana Mikaele-Tu’u and Layla Sae’s rollercoaster ride

The Black Ferns pair tell Sarah Rendell they are at Harlequins eager to put semi-final defeat behind them and ‘to see how this side of the world plays’

The Guardian - UK

England outclass Canada to capture glorious Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph

England are Women’s Rugby World Cup winners for a third time after beating Canada 33-13 before a world-record crowd at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

The inside story of England’s last World Cup final — and the lessons the Red Roses can learn from defeat

WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP FINAL: With the help of head coach Simon Middleton and several members of the beaten squad, Harry Latham-Coyle chronicles how England’s World Cup dream came crashing down - and how defeat may help them in this year’s tournament decider against Canada

The Independent UK

How England’s breakdown brilliance denied France — and could decide World Cup final

The ruck contributions of Hannah Botterman and Meg Jones proved key in the semi-final – and slowing Canada’s scintillating attack will be vital next week

The Independent UK

The big mistake New Zealand made to lose their Women’s World Cup crown

Having triumphed on home soil at the last tournament, the Black Ferns failure to build properly on that success culminated in a semi-final defeat to Canada

The Independent UK

Women's Rugby World Cup: Classy Canada cruise past New Zealand into final

Holders were stunned in Bristol

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The Independent UK

Canada coach reveals ‘gamechanger’ behind stunning World Cup semi-final win over New Zealand

Canada knocked out the defending champions with a superb performance in Bristol

The Guardian - UK

Clinical Canada end Black Ferns’ reign and book place in Rugby World Cup final

Sophie de Goede spearheaded Canada’s sensational Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final win against New Zealand that booked their place in the final

The Independent UK

Classy Canada cruise into World Cup final after win over New Zealand

England or France await in the final.

The Independent UK

Supreme Canada dethrone New Zealand in World Cup performance for the ages

New Zealand 19-34 Canada: The six-time world champions were stunned in Bristol as Canada set up a tilt at glory

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The Independent UK

New Zealand vs Canada live: Canada stun Black Ferns in major Women’s World Cup upset

New Zealand 19-34 Canada: The reigning champions are out after Canada scored five tries in a brilliant display

The Guardian - UK

Giants New Zealand must be wary of bogey team Canada in World Cup semi-final

Canucks have gone under the radar at Women’s Rugby World Cup but underdogs can upset the champions

The Independent UK

How Canada can end New Zealand’s reign in Women’s World Cup semi-final spectacular

After recording their first win over the Black Ferns last year, Canada have understandable belief that they can end the world champions’ reign

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand blow as Jorja Miller ruled out of semi-final clash with Canada

Jorja Miller has been ruled out of New Zealand’s semi-final against Canada on Friday in a huge blow to the Black Ferns’ hopes of defending their crown

The Guardian - UK

Ruthless New Zealand machine an ominous obstacle on England’s horizon

The Black Ferns look to be peaking at the ideal time and once again pose the biggest threat to the Red Roses’ hopes of lifting the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand blitz South Africa after break to reach Women’s Rugby World Cup semis

New Zealand turned on the style in the second half to cruise past South Africa 46-17 and seal a place in the last four of the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

‘I want to be the greatest’: New Zealand’s Jorja Miller on her limitless ambition

The one-time highland dancing queen grew up inspired by Richie McCaw and has lit up the Women’s Rugby World Cup with her attacking zest

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